“While nothing can ever replace Captain Sajawal Ameer or take away the family’s sorrow, the whole Careem team stands with them in this very tough time. We will vehemently take this case up through legal channels,” the statement said.

Police officials said that the suspects tried to take away the car but the tracker installed in the vehicle shut down its engine, after which they abandoned the car nearby and escaped.

The car has been recovered and a case has been registered against unidentified persons. The culprits also reportedly took away cash and mobile phones from the driver.

This is the second incident of a Careem’s captain murder in recent weeks. On Feb 22, Junaid Mustafa, a 26-year-old Careem captain, was killed by the person who booked a ride for Sector G-13 of Islamabad. The police arrested the suspect.

Careem has announced a peaceful protest in remembrance of both deceased drivers, Sajawal Ameer and Junaid Mustafa, to raise voice against gruesome acts of violence.

Sayyar Gul is doing his MS Computational Sciences & Engineering from National University of Science and Technology. He is technology enthusiast with keen interest in new technological developments from around the world.